Dior Cruise 2018 went into the wild

Seekers of beauty flocked to the Dior Cruise ’18 show which took place in the middle of nowhere.

A few hours ago a western wind blew across the Upper Las
Virgenes Open Space Preserve in Calabasas, California. Figures shod
in leather boots and sandals stalked one after the other across a
stamped out dirt path. Collectively, these figures, with their free
flowing prairie hair showcased
immaculate silhouettes and the taste and style of
a frontierswoman.

But this was no scene from a big budget western flick. The
sojourners to this dusty plain were models, fashionistas,
actresses, and it-girls. And, they experienced with open eyes a
runway show like no other.

Dior Cruise got a little wild. Without leaving any gun residue
in the air.

Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled her first
Cruise Collection in a setting of sauvage beauty. With
the Santa Monica Mountains in the distance, hot air balloons
displayed, and airy tents providing shade many felt the show evoked
Coachella, and was dubbed by Instagram as Diorchella.

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The Dior Cruise collection consists of fringed chunky knits and
flowing dresses, sheer
embroidered garments, utility jackets, corseted bodices, and silky
accents, which danced in the light of the setting sun. Motifs
of handprints, women, and animals appeared throughout the rust and
terracotta hued designs.

The inspiration for Dior Cruise ’18 comes from the Lascaux
caves, in France. These caves are estimated to be over 20,000 years
old and are scrawled, etched, and painted with over 600 cro-magnon
masterpieces. This is not the first time the Lascaux caves have
inspired a Dior collection, the French fashion house founder,
Christian Dior, was reportedly obsessed and included paleolithic
style prints in his 1951 ‘Ovale’ collection. Maria Grazia Chiuri
also found muses in artist Georgia O’Keeffe and feminist healer
Vicki Noble, whose words inspired shimmering embroidery across the
designs.

Over 800 guests followed Dior across the desert, including
A-listers like Rihanna, Charlize
Theron, Brie Larson, and Frieda Pinto. They were treated to a
performance by Solange following the show, and a tasty feed of
tacos and quinoa bowls.

To witness some of the wild looks from the Dior Cruise ’18 show
watch the video and check out our gallery above!

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